• About Aimee Smith...

    Position: 7th Grade Counselor

    Phone: 480-224-2406

    Email: Aimee Smith

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    Welcome!

    Hello! My name is Aimee Smith, and I am excited to be the 8th grade counselor this year at Payne.

    My Education and Professional Background

    I graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and I earned a Master of Education degree in School Guidance Counseling from Ottawa University.  After 15 years as a teacher in CUSD I am thrilled to continue my passion for helping students be successful.  My role as a counselor is to support students academically, foster their social and emotional health, and guide them through their transition to high school.

    My Educational Philosophy

    I believe that collaboration between students, parents, and teachers is essential to identify and remove barriers for student success, and I look forward to working together this year.